Why do you choose to support Brandon University? Whether your connection to BU is recent, or a fond and familiar memory, your reason matters. It’s the generosity of people like you who bring Brandon University to life, and we are so thankful for that support.

Nicole Russel, BSc ’22

Nicole Russel, BSc ’22

After graduating from high school, I decided to stay in Brandon to complete my first degree. I felt that the community and support was important to me as I transitioned into this next stage of my life.

I chose to pursue a major in chemistry and a minor in biology. After completing my first year, I wanted to become more involved with the BU community. These included working as a teacher’s assistant, tutoring chemistry classes, being a member of the chemistry club and a member of the World University Service of Canada (or WUSC).

From the students, faculty, and staff members to the donors and alumni of Brandon University, I found the support and close community that I was looking for at BU.

“The scholarships and awards I had received throughout my degree have had a tremendous positive impact in my life. These awards allowed me to focus on my education and have also been a great motivation and helped to nurture my passion for learning and pursuing further education.”

I really want to thank the BU foundation and donors for supporting me and other BU students in our journey to success. The generosity and support is truly a blessing. I feel so grateful to be a student at a university that has so many supporters who are rooting for the success of BU students, and opening many opportunities for us, both during our degree and afterwards. From the bottom of the heart, thank you so much for your support and generosity.

Mrs. Glenyce Tweed, BA ’59 and Dr. Arnold Tweed, BSc ’59.

Dr. Arnold Tweed, BSc ’59 and Mrs. Glenyce Tweed, BA ’59.

The Brandon College we knew was much smaller and more intimate than the Brandon University of today, but the values and purpose have not changed. Our time at BU was not just study and play; it was an introduction to a changing world and a new way of life. We were both rural kids and grew up on the farm. Our schooling was one-room country schools and small-town schools where everyone knew everyone else. We still treasure those memories, but that way of life was disappearing.

“BU was our introduction to new friends, higher education, and new opportunity.”

Ms. Karen Lam, BA ’91

Ms. Karen Lam, BA ’91

As a proud alumna of Brandon University, I’m always looking for ways to show my gratitude to the institution, the community and all the people who set an incredible foundation for my life and career. Now, as a professional screenwriter and feature film director,

“I want to be able to encourage students to follow their own dreams: to study the topics that send their imaginations soaring and to remember that education is about challenging our minds.”

It’s about developing critical thought and finding solutions to make this world better for all of us.

Dr. Robert and Mrs. Mary Annis

Dr. Robert and Mrs. Mary Annis

Brandon became our home for almost 30 years. We found the community generous and inviting to us as new comers, a great place to raise our young family and over time, as we grew to better know the community, presented fabulous opportunities to engage in numerous community-building organizations and activities. Indeed, Brandon rendered our whole family a vibrant, active, engaged and fulfilling experience.

“When contemplating how to give something back, a financial donation to BU seemed a relatively straight forward thing to do and would also be a way of giving back to Brandon, as the University and the City are so intertwined.”

Mr. Ramjit Singh Mann,
on behalf of the Brandon Sikh Community

This Scholarship would present an opportunity to recognize and raise awareness about human rights violations around the world. Sikhs are strong believers in education and believe that all humankind has the right to education.

“We feel our contribution to education is one of the best ways to help youth. The knowledge or wisdom gained through education would be applied to the welfare of humanity.”

Learn more about this new scholarship founded by the local Sikh community that supports Brandon University(BU) students who demonstrate an interest in studying human rights issues.

Dr. David Docherty,
BU President & Vice-Chancellor

Dr. David Docherty, BU President & Vice-Chancellor

“An investment in education always pays dividends, and BU is making those investments. Our donors and alumni are extremely important partners in helping us as we chart our next steps.”